Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? - Page 2

NCRadioMan · 02-06-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

These are suppose to be the most full bodied out of the line.

That was before they came out with blend 42342142235, the Evil.

02-06-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Not a fan of the cigar but the boxes on these are very nice. I think they put more thought into the packaging and presentation than the cigars they contain. It's worked for them so far, I reckon.

I was wondering about that and was told that Kansotia was a jewelry box maker before he bought Gurkha from a mom and pop shop.

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

I was in my shop when a few guys (3 to be exact) came in there asking for them. They told me that, these were the best out of the Gurkha line (42342142234 something blend). These are suppose to be the most full bodied out of the line.

When the rep asked me what I like at the tasting I told her full bodied smokes. She smiled, handed me one of the Assassins and told me it is the most full bodied in the line.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

That was before they came out with blend 42342142235, the Evil.

The Evil is the except for I think the wrapper or filler. I'm pretty sure it's that the Evil doesn't contain the Indonesian portion of filler so it's less full bodied. I think...

issues · 02-06-2010, 04:45 PM

I personally like the Evils a lot and the Assassin is not bad either. The Evil is not as strong as the Assassin.

The Assassin has a very strong barnyard smell and flavor, definitely not for everyone...

With that said, the problem I have with Gurkha is consistency. Some of them are good and others from the same box can be bad. The construction on nearly all of them leaves a lot to be desired.

Pretty much every line I've had has had some kind of burn problem. Some run, some unravel and I had one Genghis Khan that actually blew up almost like it had a novelty charge in it.

The only lines I have not had burn problems on are the Shaggys and the Dargonfires; both have a shaggy foot.

NCRadioMan · 02-06-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

The Evil is the except for I think the wrapper or filler. I'm pretty sure it's that the Evil doesn't contain the Indonesian portion of filler so it's less full bodied. I think...

I was repeating what Gurkha claims. They say the Evil is "pure strength". I think they both are very bland.

Kaizad was in the premium watch business.

thebiglebowski · 02-07-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Kaizad was in the premium watch business.

hey, gurkhas and big ass watches... sounds familiar.

Adriftpanda · 02-06-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

That was before they came out with blend 42342142235, the Evil.

Hahah that is funny... I wonder if Hans kosiebshdhd whatever is his name can name all his cigars off hand?

hotreds · 02-06-2010, 05:00 PM

Fratello, taste is taste. Even IF everybody tells you they taste like dirt, you might just like them! I am not familiar with this Gurkha, but I know the Regent box pressed is one of my favorites. Since you didn't pay too much for them, great! Hopefully you'll like them! Speriamo bene!

Wharf Rat · 02-06-2010, 04:04 PM

Like others, most of my experience with with Gurkha have been blah. But, for some reason, I like the Nepalese Warrior for an afternoon smoke. You just never know!

Ferrari5180 · 02-07-2010, 07:33 PM

Yeah, well they are arriving in about a week, so I will be sure to make a review soon enough. I hope they do not disappoint me.

JJG · 02-07-2010, 09:27 PM

wait, you're in Montreal? stick to Cubans my friend!

Ferrari5180 · 02-13-2010, 09:57 PM

I do not stick to a particular brand/label. Yes, I do like Cubans, but I won't only buy Cubans. In fact, I prefer NC cigars. Just a preference

However, it is a good think that accessing Cubans in Montreal is excessively easy. Cigar Lounges usually exclusively stock cubans.

Whynot · 02-14-2010, 02:16 AM

Gurkhas have been hit or miss for me, but the one I have always enjoyed is the Triple Ligero.

Ferrari5180 · 09-05-2010, 03:52 PM

I completely forgot about this thread. It has been a couple of months that I have had them, and I have smoked a bit more than five of them. I actually like them. They are not my favorite sticks, but I do enjoy smoking them. What a good flavor profile they have. I would definitely buy some more. Here is a little review.

Gurka Assassin Torpedo Review (6.50x53)

Taste: You get a nice peppery, earthiness and woody taste. The stick smells like pure barnyard. It is pretty much the same throughout the whole cigar, but it is a nice combination of flavors. I almost forgot, you also get bursts of caramel in the cigar at a couple of spots which is very enjoyable. The cigar is also sweet and somewhere in there I can taste the Molases. (3.5/4)

Body: Wow, these things are a powerhouse. They might be the strongest cigars I have smoked. On the flavor profile, I would consider them medium to upper medium, but the kick of tobacco is out of this world. I would not recommend this for beginners, but rather experienced smokers. (2.5/3)

Construction & Burn: Very nice oily wrapper, also quite dark (almost black). Veins are visible, but do not ruin the nice looking wrapper at all. The stick is nicely packed and resistant to damage if dropped etc. The draw has been good for the most part. Only 1 of my cigars had a little tight draw, which lasted less than 10 minutes. The burn is also good. As some might have mentioned, it may burn out of place sometimes, but it clearly corrects itself. (2.5/3)

Total Score = 8.5/10

Sorry for the late review. I hope you all enjoy it!

Adriftpanda · 09-05-2010, 04:04 PM

Glad you enjoyed it Carlo. Someones gotta smoke em.

Starscream · 09-05-2010, 06:03 PM

Thanks for the review. I've written off Ghurkas, but I'm glad you like it.

Ferrari5180 · 09-05-2010, 06:16 PM

Just to concur and review my own review about the Gurkha Assassin Torpedo, I have decided to smoke one tonight and see if my thoughts on it remain the same. I will posts my thoughts on it again once I am done.

Ferrari5180 · 09-05-2010, 08:31 PM

This cigar was just as great as I described. I also got hints of dark, strong espresso and some floral flavors. Just splendid! However, the burn was a bit messed up and the ashes were flaky, not a big issue though. The experience was not ruined whatsoever. I almost burned my fingers smoking this to the bud.

02-06-2010, 04:45 PM	#3
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I personally like the Evils a lot and the Assassin is not bad either. The Evil is not as strong as the Assassin. The Assassin has a very strong barnyard smell and flavor, definitely not for everyone... With that said, the problem I have with Gurkha is consistency. Some of them are good and others from the same box can be bad. The construction on nearly all of them leaves a lot to be desired. Pretty much every line I've had has had some kind of burn problem. Some run, some unravel and I had one Genghis Khan that actually blew up almost like it had a novelty charge in it. The only lines I have not had burn problems on are the Shaggys and the Dargonfires; both have a shaggy foot.

02-06-2010, 05:00 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,670 Trading: (63)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Fratello, taste is taste. Even IF everybody tells you they taste like dirt, you might just like them! I am not familiar with this Gurkha, but I know the Regent box pressed is one of my favorites. Since you didn't pay too much for them, great! Hopefully you'll like them! Speriamo bene! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-06-2010, 04:04 PM	#8
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (7)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Like others, most of my experience with with Gurkha have been blah. But, for some reason, I like the Nepalese Warrior for an afternoon smoke. You just never know!

02-07-2010, 07:33 PM	#9
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Yeah, well they are arriving in about a week, so I will be sure to make a review soon enough. I hope they do not disappoint me.

02-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#10
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? wait, you're in Montreal? stick to Cubans my friend!

02-13-2010, 09:57 PM	#11
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I do not stick to a particular brand/label. Yes, I do like Cubans, but I won't only buy Cubans. In fact, I prefer NC cigars. Just a preference However, it is a good think that accessing Cubans in Montreal is excessively easy. Cigar Lounges usually exclusively stock cubans.

02-14-2010, 02:16 AM	#12
Whynot Living the dream... Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: New Mexico Posts: 175 Trading: (11)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Gurkhas have been hit or miss for me, but the one I have always enjoyed is the Triple Ligero. __________________ "My time coming, any day, don't worry bout me, no. Been so long I felt this way, ain't in no hurry, no"

09-05-2010, 03:52 PM	#13
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? I completely forgot about this thread. It has been a couple of months that I have had them, and I have smoked a bit more than five of them. I actually like them. They are not my favorite sticks, but I do enjoy smoking them. What a good flavor profile they have. I would definitely buy some more. Here is a little review. Gurka Assassin Torpedo Review (6.50x53) Taste: You get a nice peppery, earthiness and woody taste. The stick smells like pure barnyard. It is pretty much the same throughout the whole cigar, but it is a nice combination of flavors. I almost forgot, you also get bursts of caramel in the cigar at a couple of spots which is very enjoyable. The cigar is also sweet and somewhere in there I can taste the Molases. (3.5/4) Body: Wow, these things are a powerhouse. They might be the strongest cigars I have smoked. On the flavor profile, I would consider them medium to upper medium, but the kick of tobacco is out of this world. I would not recommend this for beginners, but rather experienced smokers. (2.5/3) Construction & Burn: Very nice oily wrapper, also quite dark (almost black). Veins are visible, but do not ruin the nice looking wrapper at all. The stick is nicely packed and resistant to damage if dropped etc. The draw has been good for the most part. Only 1 of my cigars had a little tight draw, which lasted less than 10 minutes. The burn is also good. As some might have mentioned, it may burn out of place sometimes, but it clearly corrects itself. (2.5/3) Total Score = 8.5/10 Sorry for the late review. I hope you all enjoy it! Last edited by Ferrari5180; 09-05-2010 at 04:01 PM.

09-05-2010, 04:04 PM	#14
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Glad you enjoyed it Carlo. Someones gotta smoke em. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

09-05-2010, 06:03 PM	#15
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Thanks for the review. I've written off Ghurkas, but I'm glad you like it. __________________ Insert quote here.

09-05-2010, 06:16 PM	#16
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? Just to concur and review my own review about the Gurkha Assassin Torpedo, I have decided to smoke one tonight and see if my thoughts on it remain the same. I will posts my thoughts on it again once I am done.

09-05-2010, 08:31 PM	#17
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Assassin Torpedo - Any Comments? This cigar was just as great as I described. I also got hints of dark, strong espresso and some floral flavors. Just splendid! However, the burn was a bit messed up and the ashes were flaky, not a big issue though. The experience was not ruined whatsoever. I almost burned my fingers smoking this to the bud.